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Which is better for expats in Thailand: a Non O-X visa and getting married later or a spouse visa?

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Bob ********

asked Apr 14, 2024

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Anyone know details about .marriage and visas.. need to find out which is best, getting a 5 years visa and marry withinthat time. Or is the spouse visa better?

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The discussion revolves around the complexities of choosing between a Non O-X visa (which can be obtained for 5 years) and a spouse visa for expats in Thailand. Some comments highlight the requirements for both visas, such as minimum bank balances for extensions. Others express opinions on the cumbersome nature of marriage visas due to yearly paperwork and suggest that a simpler visa might suffice. Ultimately, some prefer a marriage visa for work opportunities while others recommend avoiding marriage complications.

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Kevin ***********

Getting married isn't the problem it's when it goes tits up then you have to worry about all your worldly possessions

3 years ago

Kenny **********

I guess it depends what you want. I opted for a marriage visa because I can work in Thailand with a valid work permit. I could have gone for the far easier retirement visa but I still have a few years of work left in me so why not. The pension will still be available in a few years.

3 years ago

Christopher *************

Suggest just get a visa but don't marry lol

3 years ago

Galen *******

I only know that you need a woman for a marriage visa.

3 years ago

Chris ***********

@Galen ******

Soon man also can?

3 years ago

David ***********

Marriage visas are a pain in the ass, so much paper work every year, I'm going to change back to the retirement visa this year

3 years ago

Jan ******************

If you want to apply for a regular 90 days Non O just by being over 50 years, this is the general requirement and you’ll need to bank 800K thb in a thai bank within a month to apply for extension of stay.

3 years ago

Jan ******************

This is Non O spouse visa same embassy. You’ll need to bank 400K thai baht in a thai bank within a month for apply for extension of stay after 90 days.

3 years ago

Jan ******************

This is the general requirements for a five years Non O-X visa. This is from the embassy in Washington. Requirements might vary in different embassies.

3 years ago